no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Sounds as if he has been hit by the previous owner so doesn't trust hands to do anything nice. Just sit by him with a little food on your shoe and let him eat it (food, not the shoe) Then put a little on your lap and wait for him to take it. Don't try to pet him or offer him food in your hand quite yet. When he trusts you not to hurt him when he nibbles on food in your lap, you can put food on the back of your hand and let him take it from there. A couple of weeks of that and he may be ready to take food from your open hand as long as you don't touch him. You might take one of your other dogs with you and let him watch you feed the other dog. Just make sure the other dog is not aggressive. Let us know how that works.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

So, a half teaspoon for 3 days in a row should do the trick? I'm not doubting, just asking because I've never tried this one before.

Rose42

Yes. The reason I said repeat in a month is most have a 30 day cycle and who knows where he picked them up.

Its not a bad thing to doubt. I learned this from an old breeder who has forgotten more about dogs than most will ever know.

Big dog

I’m giving my dog “NexGard” chewable stuff that protects him from fleas and ticks. It’s Not for heart worm so it would be safe for Buddy. I got it through the vet.
Keep up the good work. Perseverance is it’s own reward.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

We used that one for a long time, then our vet switched to Simpirica, which does the same thing, but is several dollars cheaper. I forget what the heartworm stuff is called, but we just had them in, and reupped them both on both Saturday. Along with shots, exams, and the whole package. Clean bill of health on ours, and we asked about stuff for Buddy, but they want him brought in, examined, weighed, aND all that before prescribing anything.
I sure miss our old country vet! Doc Harbin would have hooked us up.

We'll go down there with food, and fresh water here in a bit, and I got the wormer, so that's something.

I even asked one of the vets who I know on my route about medicine for him, and was declined.
I guess everybody's afraid of lawyers. Sucks.....

Rose42

Vets malpractice insurance has skyrocketed as people make a lot of crazy demands on vets. Now they do a bunch of unneeded tests to cover themselves - can't say as I blame them too much for people they don't know. I once had a dog break its back and the vet was suggesting all kinds of crazy tests and surgeries and she never would have been the same. The kindest thing was to put her down so I did.

They often get sued by people who think more tests or surgery could have been done. Depending on where you live you can even sue the vet if your own dog bites you. If your own dog bites you then you deserve to get bit.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

Maybe that's why they always ask about behaviour issues with our dogs that we might need to discuss?

Rose42

That could be. Some won't let you hold your own dog and for a lot of owners I can't say as I blame them because they can't relax and end up getting the dog all worked up.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

We just let them do the work. A tech, and the vet get right down on the floor with them, and get it done.

We did get compliments on our dogs from them the other day, which was a proud moment. They got v**ed best patients of the morning.
And both the tech, and the vet commented on how soft the bulldog's mouth is when taking treats.
He required treats for the stethoscope because he's a happy, friendly guy.

Going to check on Buddy now.